Affordable AMD-equipped Minix mini PC debuts with dual Gigabit Ethernet

The Minix ZR535 is a newly introduced mini PC from the company, and it's powered by a revived but relatively dated AMD processor. Specifically, it features the Ryzen 5 3501U inside, a mid-range option from the Picasso lineup.

This AMD APU features a quad-core CPU and the RX Vega 8 iGPU, which isn't as capable as something like the Radeon 780M, but it should be fine for regular media playback. The processor can deliver a similar level of performance as the Intel N97, meaning it can handle day-to-day and lightweight office tasks.

Minix has paired the AMD processor with a dual-fan cooling setup, which includes a separate cooler for the SSD. This, combined with the dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, could make it a good pick for a versatile mini PC and lightweight NAS hybrid.

Speaking of the port configuration, in addition to the dual Gigabit ports, the mini PC has the following:

• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
• 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1x HDMI 2.1
• 1x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1x 3.5mm audio

For wireless connections, the Minix ZR535 has WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0. Two SO-DIMM DDR4 memory slots, two M.2 SSD slots, 15W and 28W TDP modes, and triple display output support are the other highlights of the mini PC.

As for the price, Minix is offering the ZR535 in one configuration, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, and it costs $529. There's no word on when it will be available, though, but for those looking for something similar, the Bosgame E2 Plus with the same AMD APU is already available to purchase (8/256GB curr. $199.49 on Amazon).